A St. Cloud man was arrested early Thursday morning after allegedly holding a knife to another person’s throat.  At about 1 a.m., 38-year-old John Roland Keck of St. Cloud was arrested at the 1500 block of Sherburne Drive south for 2^nd degree assault with a knife. Keck stated that he threatened the victim with a knife because he was afraid that the victim would assault him and steal his dishes.

Keck was taken to the Sherburne County jail. The victim did not receive any injuries.